How to Browse New, Recently Published, and Forthcoming Books on the UNC Press Website

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The University of North Carolina Press homepage (uncpress.org) organizes new and upcoming titles into several distinct sections, so you don't have to search page by page. The homepage features a New & Noteworthy area, plus collection carousels labeled New This Month, Recently Published, and Forthcoming. Use these entry points to separate books already on sale, titles released this month, and books not yet published. For any specific title, confirm its actual availability and publication date on the individual book page.

Where the browsing sections live

On the homepage, you'll find two main layers of discovery:

  • Hero carousel — a rotating set of highlighted titles under headings like "New & Noteworthy." Each slide links to a "Learn More" page for that book.
  • Collection carousels — three labeled rows below the hero: New This Month, Recently Published, and Forthcoming. Each is a horizontal carousel you can page through with previous/next controls.

The homepage also links to related areas such as UNC Press Presents Podcast, Author Events, Catalogs, and Awards, which can help you find titles through interviews, events, or seasonal catalog listings.

How to use each section

Section What it shows Best for
New & Noteworthy Editorially highlighted recent titles in the hero carousel Seeing what the Press is actively promoting
New This Month Titles released in the current month Catching the newest releases
Recently Published Books published in the recent past Browsing what just came out
Forthcoming Books announced but not yet published Planning ahead / pre-publication interest

Step-by-step

  1. Go to uncpress.org.
  2. Scan the hero carousel for "New & Noteworthy" picks; click Learn More on any slide to open that book's page.
  3. Scroll to the New This Month carousel to see the current month's releases. Use the arrows to move through the set.
  4. Continue to Recently Published for titles from the recent past.
  5. Check Forthcoming for announced but unreleased books.
  6. Click any cover or title to open its individual page, where you verify the publication date and purchasing details.

Common sticking points

  • Carousels don't show everything. These sections are curated collections, not a complete catalog. For a full list, use the site's catalog or search functions.
  • "Forthcoming" dates can shift. A book listed there may not yet have a firm on-sale date; always check the individual book page.
  • Availability isn't implied by placement. A title appearing in "New This Month" or "Recently Published" tells you when it was released, not necessarily its current stock status or format options. Confirm on the book page.

If your goal is simply to keep up with what's new, the homepage carousels are the fastest route. If you need a specific title or a complete list, go to the individual book page or the catalog section instead.